This Christmas

2007, Other/Comedy, 1h 57m

84 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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This Christmas features strong performances and a sharp portrayal of family dynamics, but relies too heavily on holiday movie clichés. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

At holiday time, family matriarch Ma'Dere Whitfield (Loretta Devine) assembles her large brood for their first reunion in four years. However, family ties show signs of strain when various secrets come to light, especially concerning Marine Claude's (Columbus Short) true military status, Quentin's (Idris Elba) debts and teenage Baby's (Chris Brown) secret plans to become a singer.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Some Violence|Comic Sexual Content)
  • Genre:
    Other, Comedy, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Preston A. Whitmore II
  • Producer:
    Preston A. Whitmore II, Will Packer
  • Writer:
    Preston A. Whitmore II
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $49.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Sony Pictures Entertainment, Screen Gems
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Delroy Lindo
Joseph Black
Idris Elba
Quentin Whitfield
Loretta Devine
Ma Dear
Chris Brown
Baby
Keith D. Robinson
Devean Brooks
Laz Alonso
Malcome Moore
Columbus Short
Claude
Sharon Leal
Kelli
Lauren London
Melanie
Mekhi Phifer
Gerald
Regina King
Sistah
David Banner
Mo
Preston A. Whitmore II
Director
Preston A. Whitmore II
Writer
Preston A. Whitmore II
Producer
Will Packer
Producer
Ronnie Warner
Executive Producer
Paddy Cullen
Executive Producer
Mekhi Phifer
Executive Producer
Damon Lee
Executive Producer
Delroy Lindo
Executive Producer
Alexander Gruszynski
Cinematography
Paul Seydor
Film Editing
Dawn Snyder
Production Design
Wanda "Beau" Peterson
Set Decoration
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck
Costume Design
Kimberly R. Hardin
Casting
Marcus Miller
Original Music
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Critic Reviews for This Christmas

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Full Review… Deborah Ross The Spectator Full Review… Melissa Anderson Time Out Full Review… Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News Full Review… Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard Full Review… Nigel Andrews Financial Times Full Review… David Gritten Daily Telegraph (UK) Full Review… Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Full Review… Cynthia Fuchs PopMatters Full Review… Jeffrey Lyles Lyles' Movie Files Full Review… John Lekich Georgia Straight Full Review… Andrew L. Urban Urban Cinefile Full Review… Cynthia Fuchs Common Sense Media
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Audience Reviews for This Christmas

  • Dec 11, 2009
    Too much Family Drama Movie for me.
    Wahida K Super Reviewer
  • Jun 07, 2009
    Loved the baby oil scene-muwahahahahaha!
    Audrey L Super Reviewer
  • Dec 23, 2008
    This Christmas tells story about family crisis around Christmas day. Nothing much too offer, it's like 'see that, hear that' - type. but still if you watch it around holidays day and with family, you'll surely enjoy (oh and for holidays junkie too! :P) Chris brown is below average, he kinda irritates me actually! Lauren london and Sharon leal is freaking hot ! 6/10.
    Cancelled U Super Reviewer
  • Dec 08, 2008
    its alright it seems to have a bunch drama to be arround Christmas time but idk it just didnt do anything to me
    khalvic b Super Reviewer
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